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May 2016 Archives

On behalf of William Green of Law Offices of William W. Green & Associates posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Sunday, May 22, 2016.

Many states, including California, have mandatory helmet laws for motorcycles. It may seem like government overreach and a "nanny" state, but it is done to encourage people to ride their motorcycle safely. Regardless of your opinion, if you are caught without a helmet, it could result in a ticket. Aside from the safety aspect, absence of a helmet could be used by the defendant to reduce the money that he or she owes you.

On behalf of William Green of Law Offices of William W. Green & Associates posted in Workers' Compensation on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

Workers' compensation in California exists to provide medical expenses and other benefits to injured workers. But just because you are injured while at work does not mean these benefits are automatic. You must file a claim and get it approved before you can get compensation for your injuries. This post will go over what you should do immediately after you are injured.

On behalf of William Green of Law Offices of William W. Green & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Delivery trucks, shipping trucks and heavy-duty construction trucks remain an integral part of American commerce and transportation. But while trucks are a daily necessity, they also cause a huge number of fatalities and injuries on the road. Trucks are larger than passenger vehicles, with some semi-trucks reaching 20 to 30 times the weight of the average car. This makes them a deadly but necessary part of the road.

On behalf of William Green of Law Offices of William W. Green & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Distracted driving has been a scourge on the road since cars were invented. People have been multi-tasking in cars since they were first introduced over 100 years ago. The latest fad, texting and driving, is merely the newest iteration in a line of issues that spans changing the radio, kissing and driving or putting on makeup. This article will go over the risks of distracted driving.